Better Know An Indicator

«

Prev

1

/

1

Next

»

«

Prev

1

/

1

Next

»

Guides for newbie traders.

By Josh Olszewicz

Technical indicators are mathematical calculations based on a trading instrument’s past and current price and/or volume activity. Technical analysts use this information to evaluate historical performance and to predict future prices. Indicators do not specifically provide any buy and sell signals; a trader must interpret the signals to determine trade entry and exit points that conform to his or her own unique trading style. Several different types of indicators exist, including those that interpret trend, momentum, volatility and volume.